Illinois vs. Minnesota Short Report

Minnesota

Final

26

Minnesota

Huntington Bank Stadium

Minneapolis, MN

Nov 4, 2023

I was there!

Game Recap

The Illinois Fighting Illini triumphed over the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a final score of 27-26. Illinois started strong with two touchdowns in the first quarter. Minnesota fought back to take the lead in the second quarter.

The second half saw Illinois reclaiming the lead with a critical touchdown in the third quarter. Minnesota responded with a touchdown in the fourth quarter but failed on a two-point conversion. In the final minute, Illinois sealed their victory with a late touchdown pass from John Paddock to Isaiah Williams.

Key Plays:

Tip Reiman (Illinois Fighting Illini)

15-yard touchdown pass. Illinois took an early lead.

Elijah Spencer (Minnesota Golden Gophers)

15-yard touchdown pass. Minnesota tied the game.

Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini)

9-yard touchdown pass. Illinois regained the lead.

Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota Golden Gophers)

31-yard touchdown pass. Minnesota tied the game again.

Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)

36-yard field goal. Minnesota took the lead.

Kaden Feagin (Illinois Fighting Illini)

54-yard touchdown pass. Illinois took the lead.

Daniel Jackson (Minnesota Golden Gophers)

31-yard touchdown pass. Minnesota took a narrow lead after a failed two-point conversion.

Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini)

46-yard touchdown pass. Illinois reclaimed the lead to win the game.

Standout Players:

Luke Altmyer (Illinois Fighting Illini, QB)
Completed 24 of 31 passes for 212 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
Isaiah Williams (Illinois Fighting Illini, WR)
Caught 13 passes for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning 46-yard touchdown.
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota Golden Gophers, QB)
Completed 11 of 22 passes for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Jordan Nubin (Minnesota Golden Gophers, RB)
Rushed 19 times for 75 yards, consistently moving the chains.
Jah Joyner (Minnesota Golden Gophers, DL)
Recorded 3 solo tackles and 2 sacks, applying pressure on Illinois' quarterback.

Team

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2

3

4 T

Illinois Fighting Illini

14

0

7

6

27

Minnesota Golden Gophers

7

10

3

6

26

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